· “Long Yun (龙韵) – long is the Chinese symbol of the dragon, yun means charming. Combined this represents a sign of luck for panda cooperation between China and the U.S. (long-YOON)”

· “Mulan (木兰) – a legendary young woman, a smart and brave Chinese warrior from the fifth century; it also means magnolia flower in Chinese. (moo-LAHN)”

· “Zhen Bao (珍宝) – treasure, valuable. (jen-BAO)”

The potential names were submitted by China’s ambassador to the United States, the U.S. ambassador to China, panda keepers at the National Zoo and their Chinese counterparts, and Friends of the National Zoo.

The next big step for baby Bao Bao: making her public debut sometime next year.

No word on when Newt Gingrich, known for his fondness for pandas, will visit the newest member of the cuddly caucus.